(Slow Cooker) King Ranch Chicken Soup

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 hrs

  • Total Time

    6 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Tex-Mex

(Slow Cooker) King Ranch Chicken Soup

This EASY creamy soup tastes just like the beloved King Ranch Chicken Casserole. Loaded with cheese, juicy chunks of chicken, and tons of flavor! Simply load up the slow cooker and let this soup simmer during the day. Everyone will be waiting with bowls in hand to enjoy this one!!

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Ingredients

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  • 8 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 4 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin ground
  • 1 tsbp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • black pepper to taste, freshly ground
  • lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 (10 ounce can) diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 jalapeño minced (seeds and membranes removed, medium
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese Mexican blend or Colby Jack, sharp, shredded
  • tortilla chips for serving
  • cilantro fresh, chopped, for serving

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and saute until it's fragrant and light golden brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour and whisk continuously for 1 minute.
  2. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, increase the heat to a simmer and whisk continuously for several minutes, until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and salt. Add black pepper to taste and set the sauce aside.
  4. Place the chicken breasts in a large slow cooker. Top them with the diced tomatoes with green chiles and jalapeño and pour the sauce over the top. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through but not overcooked.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, stir the cheese into the slow cooker and cover the slow cooker for the time being.
  6. Pull the chicken into large chunks and stir it back into the slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker and cook for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and all of the ingredients are heated through. Stir well.
  7. To serve, crush the tortilla chips into a bowl and ladle the soup over the top, garnishing with extra cheese and the cilantro, if desired.
  8. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes

  • Recipe from Real Food Slow Cooker Suppers by Samantha Skaggs

Nutrition Information

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Calories 340kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 733mg (31%) Potassium 619mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1079IU (22%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 340kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 733mg 31%
Potassium 619mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1079IU 22%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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